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Barely a week after branding her a “blabbering peasant woman,” North Korea has labelled South Korean leader Park Geun-hye a “repulsive wench” via its state-run media. Not only that, but the same quoted source also alluded to the fact that the president has no children of her own, and said that she “makes a mockery of sacred motherhood.”
Yes. Yes, it did.
Relations between North and South Korea took a turn for the childish today as a spokesman for the notorious hermit nation labelled South Korea’s President Park Geun-Hye a “peasant” and remarked that she ought to stop “blabbering” if she ever wants to see relations between the two countries improve.
Me, and indeed, ow.
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
Has China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning shortened queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Tokyo?
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Kentucky matcha?!? KFC Japan now has frozen green tea dessert beverages
Some of the best Japanese fried chicken in Japan comes from this shack in the middle of nowhere
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerkStamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourismNintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Kentucky matcha?!? KFC Japan now has frozen green tea dessert beverages
Some of the best Japanese fried chicken in Japan comes from this shack in the middle of nowhere
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Aloe and muscat grape: the new cool green flavor at KFC Japan this summer!
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
A story of how Starbucks Reserve Roastery products always make us forget about money management
Make a Burger King Whopper at home with new CooKING Burger @Home delivery set
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
24 Sweets Shop: New unstaffed store specialising in trendy Japanese sweets opens in Tokyo
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???